UPDATED: State Sen. Wendy Davis has filed companion legislation to a House bill from two freshman legislators — one on the far right, the other on the far left — that would expand the requirements of the state’s personal financial disclosure form.
2013
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Politics
The Brief: Jan. 15, 2013
If money’s a show of strength, George P. Bush — who’s angling for statewide office — just came out swinging.
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George P. Bush: The TT Interview
The co-founder of the Hispanic Republicans of Texas political action committee on his first planned run for office, divisions in the GOP, Hispanics and Republicans, and why he’s getting into the family business.
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Bidness As Usual
Most Legislators Won’t Disclose Tax Returns
The Tribune asked all 180 current members of the Legislature to provide their last three tax returns — and got few takers. Most lawmakers either ignored the request or said they weren’t comfortable with that level of disclosure.
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State Government
Despite Surplus, House and Senate Offer Lean Budgets
Both the House and Senate proposed base budgets Monday that will not restore large cuts made to public education in 2011.
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The Evening Brief: Jan. 14, 2013
Your evening reading: White House responds to Texas secession petition; rule changes deal blow to House Democrats; George H.W. Bush released from Houston hospital
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State Government
House Rule Change Could Weaken Democratic Minority
The House’s Democratic minority was dealt a blow Monday when the chamber passed an amendment to its rules to limit legislators’ ability to derail bills based on clerical errors.
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Politics
White House Responds to Texas Secession Petition
The White House, responding to calls for secession from Texas and seven other states, has called for healthy debate, but to not let “that debate tear us apart.”
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Bidness As Usual
T-Squared: It’s Only Bidness
Twenty journalists have spent nine months researching the personal financial interests of members of the 83rd Legislature. Eyebrows — and hackles — may be raised, but this kind of transparency is good for Texas.
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Public Education
Preschool Part of Education Funding Scramble
In light of the improved economic forecast announced recently by the state comptroller, education advocates are asking for more money to go to Texas’ public education system — the state’s preschools included.